Download or read book Newfound Friends written by Jim Shore and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A teddy bear and his balloon dog best friend try new things, explore the park, and make new friends in this delightful story about friendship. Button the teddy bear and Squeaky the balloon dog wake up to a beautiful, sunny day! Although Squeaky has never left the attic before, Button encourages him, and they set out to spend the day at the park to find their next adventure. They soon make two new friends, Pinky and Acorn, and the exciting adventures continue—with friendship being the best adventure of them all. An imaginative story filled with love, acceptance, and the joys of friendship, Newfound Friends is the second children’s book in the Button and Squeaky series by award-winning and best-selling artist Jim Shore. It is another great bedtime story that kids will want to read over and over. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

Download or read book Newfound Friends written by Jim Shore and published by Happy Fox Books. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second tale in Jim Shore's children's book series A Button and Squeaky Adventure, Button is excited to enjoy the beautiful day outside with his new friend, Squeaky, who has only ever known the attic. Squeaky is nervous to leave the comforts of the attic, but he soon sees the sky for the first time and is excited by the thrill of playing in the park. This beautifully illustrated children's book is a story about adventure, friendship, and acceptance when Button and Squeaky make two new friends named Pinky and Acorn, and their wondrous adventures continue.

Download or read book The Consultant written by Anthony A. Pellegrino and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tony, the main character, is introduced as a teenager and reaches the age of forty-five at the conclusion of the book. He is an Italian male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is a clean-cut college graduate who is employed by a mob boss. Tonys invitation to play in a baseball game has a huge impact on his future. The game concludes when his team is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang. Tony escapes the gang of thugs by hiding in the backseat of a car that belongs to a mob boss, Mr. Guidice. He takes a liking to Tony and provides him with a menial but well-paying job. A mob hit that goes wrong results in a conversation between the two that opens the door to a bizarre arrangement. Tony is employed by Mr. Guidice to provide plans for murders that look like accidents. He needs a cover to hide his involvement in the scheme, so he poses as a consultant in a small out-of-the-way town. Along the way, he meets an intelligent, beautiful college girl named Kate, with whom he falls deeply in love. He manages to keep the criminal part of his life well hidden from others, especially from the love of his life. His relationship with Kate has its ups and downs and eventually falls apart. That doesnt stop him from revisiting his past years after he flees from his mob boss and his job as consultant.

Download or read book Immigrants written by John Schissler Jr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-09-20 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War crimes do not end with the war. Revisit this riveting memoir as told by a Croatian immigrant, whose family became unwitting actors in the cruel theater of a postwar Europe, and how they survived to tell their story. In this compelling frame story, the author intertwines his return to his ancestral home with his past in Croatia. All the wonderful images and emotions, which he experienced in 2015, stand in stark contrast to those years from 1943 to 1950 when he and his family embarked on a protracted journey fraught with danger, disease, and death in a war-torn Europe. The authors meaningful pilgrimage in 2015 not only reveals all the beauty and charm of Croatia but also reminds us of the need to take a renewed look at the issue of immigration and family. After his return voyage, the author brings home the affirmation and reminder that we are all immigrantsthat melting pot that makes us a stronger America.

Download or read book Games Other Stuff for Group written by Chris Cavert and published by Wood 'N' Barnes Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains activities that act as catalyst for discussions. Some of the topics include expressing emotions, learning names, effects of rumors, gender issues, trust, honor, following directions, creative thinking, frustration, and communication.

Download or read book The Untold Story written by Joseph Maldonado and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Walk in the Countryside written by Thom Pintello and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Walk in the Countryside came about through my walks with my dog and best friend, Jackson. I always wondered how he perceived of the world of humans with their strange beliefs and odd customs and traditions. I wondered if our lives could derive some meaning if seen from a dog's point of view. Through this lens we discuss life's mundane moments as well as the major passages and all in the attempt to help Jackson understand our world. Of course, he helps me understand his and continually helps me see that our view is not the only one worth considering. If you've ever owned a dog, a cat or any pet for that matter, I think you'll immediately be drawn into Jackson's world.

Download or read book The Search to Belong written by Joseph R. Myers and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide for those struggling to build a community of believers in a culture that wants to experience belonging over believingWho is my neighbor? Who belongs to me? To whom do I belong? These are timeless questions that guide the church to its fundamental calling. Today terms like neighbor, family, and congregation are being redefined. People are searching to belong in new places and experiences. The church needs to adapt its interpretations, definitions, and language to make sense in the changing culture.This book equips congregations and church leaders with tools to: • Discern the key ingredients people look for in community • Understand the use of space as a key element for experiencing belonging and community • Develop the “chemical compound” that produces an environment for community to spontaneously emerge • Discover how language promotes specific spatial belonging and then use this knowledge to build an effective vocabulary for community development • Create an assessment tool for evaluating organizational and personal community health

Download or read book Vertrek written by Keith Paulusse and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-03-06 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vertrek is a lively, wide-ranging social biography about fifteen postwar Australian-Dutch families, taking central stage is the Paulusse family. Candidly narrated by Kees Paulusse, the son of Dutch immigrants to Melbourne in the early sixties, this chronicles the familys adventure and his own perceptions and experience. Vertrek begins on November 9, 1961, when his family sails Australia bound on the iconic Dutch colonial liner Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. This fast-paced and intriguing social biography resonates with the indomitable spirits of postwar Dutch immigrants. This vivid chronicle details the lives of fifteen divers Dutch families whom Kees befriended when he became a postman at Portarlington, a fishing village where his dad, Piet Paulusse, and other Dutch families operated scallop fishing boats. Every day, frustrated and homesick, young Dutch women waited in anticipation at their front gate letter box for therapy talks to Kees, de Postbode (Keith, the Postie). This biography is a story full of Joie de vivrethe joy of living; its contagious, uplifting, and even humorous. The easygoing manner of Australians was a great equalizer to our somewhat driven Dutch nature; no worries and a fair go resonated with everything will be all right. The resourceful, tolerant, artistic, and freethinking Paulusses quickly formed friendships with native-born Australians. Aussies resonated with links of Dutch historical strands that made up the Australian identity, begun in 1606, when the Dutch discovered, mapped, and named the worlds fifth continent New Holland. The mythological retired Australian Gallipoli soldiers called Anzacs also wanted to make friends with this young Dutch postie, who talked like the Belgians, whom they met at Ypres and Passchendeale. Arriving in at the Migrant Assimilation Camp, the Paulusses were urged to drop their native language, cultural norms, and values. Culture shocks were relentless for this liberal Protestant Dutch family whose values clashed with a monoculture conservative Angloceltic society that was years behind in attitude and sophistication. Living in a transit Caravan Park, the family came face to face with human rights abuses. Confronted with the White Australia Policy, inequality of women, nonrecognition of Aborigines, the stealing of babies from unmarried mothers, and the stolen generation of Australian aborigines, all were awareness incubators for the familys later involvement in social justice. This biography begins in the effervescent cultural cauldron of the counterculture movements. Not only did the pill change sex from procreation to recreation but completely changed the mores of conservative Australia. Despite the antiwar movements popularity, the Australian government was about to conscript eighteen-year-old Dutch boys to fight in the killing fields of Vietnam. As of old, the Dutch revolted, tens of thousands started a new exodus of Vertrek back to Nederland.

Download or read book Pushing on a String written by Ron Hope and published by Partridge Publishing Singapore. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a lighthearted tale about one mans adventure of moving from secure work in the Western Australian construction industry to a remote area of Sulawesi (Indonesia). He could not speak a word of Indonesian, and the local people spoke just a handful of English words.

Download or read book Unbelievable Crimes Volume Five written by Daniela Airlie and published by Daniela Airlie. This book was released on 2023-08-14 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come with me to investigate some of the most unnerving tales of human wickedness in Unbelievable Crimes Volume Five. In the fifth installment of the series, I’ll take you deep into the shadows of true crime history to uncover a new selection of shocking crimes you may not have heard of before. From deranged kidnappings to murderous teenage gangs, this volume of Unbelievable Crimes will cover some truly twisted tales from truly wicked people. Discover the crimes of a master manipulator and cold-blooded killer who acted like an upstanding member of his community in Mesa, Arizona. When his horrific crimes came to light, no one could believe he was capable of such cruelty - but irrefutable DNA evidence proved otherwise. Retrace the harrowing saga of the Gallegos, a married couple who just so happened to be dangerous predators. The sadistic duo prowled the streets of California in the late 70s, searching for young victims to lure into their van before carrying out their depraved desires. I’ll cover the story behind the murder of Danielle Jones, a young life cut short in England in 2001. Sadly, her body was never found, but in an unusual twist, the case was cracked by analysis of text messages sent by the killer. Explore the tale of Armin Meiwes, a German man who craved human flesh. Not only did Armin act upon his macabre desire, but he also found a victim who was willing to be eaten. His twisted appetite would be satisfied - but a man would die in the process. Learn about a case so callous it defies belief: a British mother who killed her children in a sick act of filicide. Why? Because they got in the way of her dating life. Get to know about the devastating murder of a young girl whose killer escaped justice for over three decades. In the early 90s, Nikki Allan was horrifically and senselessly killed, and for years it seemed like her murderer would never be brought to justice. A new phenomenon of true crime sees historic crimes getting solved with new DNA capabilities. Therefore, criminals from years ago are now being brought to justice - this is one such case. Uncover these cases, as well as six more stories in Unbelievable Crimes Volume Five. Just like the previous books in this series, I do my best to ensure the victims’ suffering is remembered and the shameful actions of the criminals are highlighted. As with all the installments of this series, I’ll examine the darkest depths of human malice. I recount real-life cases of murder, violence, and unimaginable cruelty. Please bear this in mind before reading.

Download or read book The Job Proposal written by Wendy Chen and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If you like your romance current, sexy and smart . . . read Wendy Chen! You can thank me later” (Donna Kauffman, USA Today–bestselling author). Kate is enjoying being engaged—even if it’s actually a hoax. To succeed in her finance job at her ultra-conservative company, she needs to reform her flighty party-girl reputation, and a good old-fashioned marriage of convenience should help her get closer to the promotion of her dreams. But when Adam, Kate’s best friend from high school, arrives for a visit, her perfect arrangement suddenly isn’t so perfect anymore. The nerdy boy she remembers from her teen years has grown into a gorgeous and successful man, and he’s vying for her affection and touching her guarded heart in ways she never expected. Her eminently practical marriage of convenience is starting to feel very inconvenient . . .

Download or read book Gargoyles and the Goatlord written by Penn Fawn and published by Penn Fawn. This book was released on 2023-01-30 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the second book of Penn Fawn’s Underworld series, a spin off from his Necropolis novels that can be read as a standalone, mankind is featured from the perspective of gargoyles plus the goatlord, a half-man, half-goat, mythological creature. In the afterlife men are not the apex predator. They are not at the top of the food chain, nor do they have dominion over all other animals in this strange, ancient, and unforgiving place, they could not have imagined existed. They are the despised and hunted, what the winged mythical beasts, and those who have hooves as opposed to feet, call the scourge. As such, Hespatia, the witch protagonist, and her peers, find themselves facing a lack of compassion or mercy from creatures who believe the only good man is a dead one, when what the men desire above all else in the afterlife, is to find any place where they can safely live.

Download or read book Coming Of Age In Nappies written by Andrew Stephens and published by AB Discovery. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wanting to be a baby again, wanting to wear nappies, to suck on a dummy/pacifier, or preferring soft toys to older interests didn't magically appear at 18. It began when we were younger, usually MUCH younger. For many now adult babies, we wanted all these things from our pre-teen years and even as preschoolers. We effectively 'came of age' while internally wanting to reject growing up, staying as babies in nappies and wetting the bed, and having all the items and activities that went with it. This book contains four stories of a young boy wanting to remain not just as a baby, but as a baby girl. It is a struggle that many of us go through.

Download or read book Taking on Giants written by David Roybal and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journalist David Roybal explores New Mexico's fractious recent political history through the life of reform-minded former State Senator Fabian Chavez Jr.

Download or read book The New Witch written by Marie D. Jones and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the Modern Witch! Good energy. Sacred spaces. Healing, harmony and balance. Honoring Earth and nature. Developing your sixth sense. Tapping into your natural talents and creativity. Unlocking your potential. Being your best self. Connecting your soul to life, nature, and all living creatures. Harnessing the power of natural magic, The New Witch: Your Guide to Modern Witchcraft, Wicca, Spells, Potions, Magic, and More bridges the ancient pagan ways of our ancestors and today’s digital world to help you live a happy life to its fullest. Embracing the past and honoring the future, The New Witch focuses on the harmony between the “new way” of technology and the “old way” of living. It brings together the brave new world of gadgets and social networks with the wise nature-based traditions of our ancestors by offering ideas on how to combine the old with the new for a more successful, fulfilling practice. Discover and learn about ... Finding tools and items for spells and rituals Amplifying the good and dispelling the bad “High Magic” versus “Low Magic” Getting grounded, alert, and aware for spell casting Finding substitutions for items you might not have available Learning the astrological correspondences of candle colors Recharging your own energy Building your intuitive muscles Adding love in your life Calming anxiety Lifting your vibration Improving sleep Learning the connection between the Moon’s phases and Moon magic Understanding the benefits (and detriments) of technology And much more! Rediscovering the past and aligning it for today’s world, The New Witch offers a look at fresh, new ways to make the old craft fun, exciting, inspiring, and workable on any budget. It covers everything from spell casting to ritual work to divination methods to herbal medicine in today's world, plus tips on social networking, making a podcast, finding tools of the craft online, finding and creating products to sell, and more. You’ll discover how to bring balance and harmony to modern life through the inherent magic found in nature. With many photos, illustrations and graphics, this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. It's the Field Guide for the Modern Witch!

Download or read book Mapping Eastleigh for Christian Muslim Relations written by C. B. Peter and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2013 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can Christian-Muslim relations be better understood and even interfaith conflicts resolved if Christians and Muslims joined together in an existential and phenomenological engagement with common spatiality? To answer this question, 12 Christian students from St. Paul's University, Limuru, Kenya and 12 Muslim students from Eastleigh, Nairobi mapped the 12 streets of Eastleigh, a sprawling Nairobi suburb largely populated by Somali Muslims. The mapping method in the above exercise was phenomenological, that is, mapping spatiality as a 'lived experience' and interpreting spatial observations in light of individual and group existential experiences. The result of the mapping exercise was a radical transformation both in the Mappers' own self-perceptions as well as their perceptions of Christian- Muslim relations. The seven chapters in this unique book look at the above finding from different perspectives, both Christian and Muslim.